Species Data
Common Name
Hoary Bat
Scientific Name
Lasiurus cinerius
Spanish Name
Murciélago ceniciento
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Endemic/Native/Introduced
Native
Size
13 to 14.5 cm length, 40 cm wingspan
Predators
Hawk and owls
Food
Insectivore (moths)
Animal Class
Mammal
Species Overview
The hoary bat is often considered one of North America’s most beautiful bats. It is found throughout North and South America. Together with a close relative of South America’s red bat, it is one of just two bats to inhabit the Galapagos Islands. The hoary bat roosts in mangroves and caves, coming out at night to hunt for their insect prey. They hunt over open areas and lakes, using echolocation to find and catch their prey.
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